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Ceiling on two family pensions admissible to the child / children of deceased West Bengal Government employee

Ceiling on two family pensions admissible to the child / children of deceased West Bengal Government employee

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
Finance Department ( Pension Branch )
Writers’ Buildings, Block-IV, 2nd Floor
Kolkata – 700 001

No. 665 -F (Pen)

Dated, Kolkata the 18th November, 2021

MEMORANDUM

Subject : Ceiling on two family pensions admissible to the child / children of deceased Government employee

Consequent upon revision of rate of Family Pension of the State Government in connection with the implementation of the recommendation of 6th Pay Commission, the question of revision of the maximum ceiling on two Family Pensions to the child / children where both of his / their deceased parents were State Government employees and governed by the WBS (DCRB) Rules, 1971 has been under consideration of the State Government for sometime past.

After careful consideration of the matter, the Governor has been pleased to revise, the existing limits on two family pensions as follows

(i) The existing maximum limit at the enhanced rate of ₹ 12,747/- per month introduced with effect from 01.04.2008 in terms of Memo No. 391-F (Pen) dated 13.05.2010 be raised to ₹ 32,760/- (Rupees thirty-two thousand seven hundred and sixty) only per month.

(ii) The existing maximum limit at the normal rate of ₹ 6,848/- per month introduced with effect from 01.04.2008 in terms of Memo No. 391-F (Pen) dated 13.05.2010 be also raised to ₹ 17,600/- (Rupees seventeen thousand and six hundred ) only per month.

Also Read: West Bengal Revision of Pay and Allowance – ROPA 2019 PDF

This shall be deemed to have taken effect from 01.01.2020.

Sd /- S.K. Ghosh
O.S.D & Ex-Officio Joint Secretary
to the Govt. of West Bengal

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Instructions to PAO for calling back request of PPO and its cancellation

Instructions to PAO for calling back request of PPO and its cancellation

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE
NEW DELHI-110066

CPAO/IT&Tech/PFMS/84(P.F.)/2021-22/137

02.11.2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Instructions to PAO for calling back request of PPO and its cancellation-Reg.

It is observed that in cases where both the Pension Payment Order (PPOs) has to be called back and PPO Number needs to be cancelled, the Pay & Accounts officers are sending separate requests. This results in avoidable delay in processing of pension cases.

2. All Pr. CCAs/CCAs/CAs (with independent charge) are requested to direct the PAOs to send a single request for calling back the PPOs and for cancellation of the PPO Number. This will help in faster processing and finalization of pension cases.

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This issues with the approval of the Chief Controller (Pensions).

(Satish Kumar Garg)
(Sr. AO-IT & Technical)

To

All Pr. CCAs/CCAs/CAs/AGs (as per list) with request to issue direction to their PAOs accordingly.

Copy to

  1. PS to CC(P)
  2. Sr. TD (NIC), CPAO
  3. PA to ACA

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Gazette Notification for shifting of the jurisdiction of a Bench of CAT at Srinagar

Gazette Notification for shifting of the jurisdiction of a Bench of CAT at Srinagar

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(Department of Personnel and Training)
NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 17th November, 2021

G.S.R. 805(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 18 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 (13 of 1985), the Central Government hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Personnel and Training, Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and Pensions vide number G.S.R. 610(E), dated the 26th July, 1985, namely :—

In the Table to the said notification, –

(a) for serial number 18 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:-

S. No.BenchJurisdiction of the Bench
(1)(2)(3)
“18.Jammu Bench(i) Districts of Doda, Jammu, Kathua, Kishtwar, Reasi, Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Samba, Udhampur in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir

(ii) District of Leh in the Union territory of Ladakh” ;

(b) after serial number 18 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely:-

S. No.BenchJurisdiction of the Bench
(1)(2)(3)
“19.Srinagar
Bench
(i) Districts of Srinagar, Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Budgam, Ganderbal, Kulgam,  Kupwara, Pulwama, Shoplan in
the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
(ii) District of Kargil in the Union territory of Ladakh”.

[F. No. P-13024/1/2019-AT]
RASHMI CHOWDHARY, Addl. Secy.


Note : The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India vide notification number

G.S.R. 610(E), dated 26th July, 1985 and subsequently amended vide:
(i) G.S.R. No. 824(E) dated 31.10.1985;
(ii) G.S.R. No. 308(E) dated 20.02.1986;
(iii) G.S.R. No. 908(E) dated 25.06.1986;
(iv) G.S.R. No. 921(E) dated 27.06.1986;
(v) G.S.R. No. 897(E) dated 01.09.1988;
(vi) G.S.R. No. 525(E) dated 12.08.1991;
(vii) G.S.R. No. 631(E) dated 15.10.1991;
(viii) G.S.R. No. 418(E) dated 09.04.1992;
(ix) G.S.R. No. 646(E) dated 18.08.1994;
(x) G.S.R. No. 890(E) dated 23.11.2000;
(xi)G.S.R. No. 683(E) dated 23.09.2014,
(xii) G.S.R. No. 267(E) dated 29.04.2020, and
(xiii) G.S.R. No. 318(E) dated 28.05.2020.

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Non-payment of IDA arrears to the Non-Executives

Non-payment of IDA arrears to the Non-Executives

BSNL EMPLOYEES UNION
Central Head Quarters
Main Recognised Representative Union.
Dada Ghosh Bhawan, 2151/1, New Patel Nagar,
Opp. Shadipur Bus Depot, New Delhi-110008

BSNLEU/418 (IDA)

15.11.2021

To,

Shri P.K. Purwar,
CMD BSNL,
Bharat Sanchar Bhawan,
H.C. Mathur Lane,
Janpath, New Delhi – 110 001

Sir,

Sub :– Non-payment of IDA arrears to the Non-Executives – reg.

It is extremely disgusting that, the payment of IDA arrears to the Non-Executives of BSNL has not been done so far. Even though, the Hon’ble Kerala High Court, directed the BSNL Management to make payment of the IDA increase that has become due from 01.10.2020, the BSNL Management issued letter for the payment of IDA arrears only on 27.10.2021. Thus, the BSNL Management took eight long months, after the Hon’ble Kerala High Court gave the order.

More distressing is the fact that, the BSNL Management has still not made payment of the IDA arrears to the Non-Executives. With the view to delay the payment of the IDA arrears, the Management in it’s letter dated 27.10.2021, has stated that, the arrears would be paid only based on the availability of funds.

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The freezing of the IDA arrears of the Non-Executives of BSNL, by the BSNL Management itself is illegal. Further, delaying the payment of the IDA arrears for eight months after the order was given by the Hon’ble Kerala High Court, only exposes that the Management is not at all interested in the welfare of the employees.

In view of the foregoing, we urge upon you to kindly ensure that the IDA arrears is paid without further delay to the Non-Executives of BSNL.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

[P. Abhimanyu]
General Secretary

Copy to:

1) Shri Arvind Vadnerkar, Director (HR), BSNL, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi — 110001
2) Ms. Yojana Das, Director (Finance), BSNL, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi — 110001

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Review of Security amount to be furnished by the Gramin Dak Sevaks

Review of Security amount to be furnished by the Gramin Dak Sevaks

No.17-18/2018-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
GDS Section

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi-110001
Dated: 17.11.2021

To
All Chief Postmaster General
All Postmasters General
Director, RAKNPA Ghaziabad
Director, Postal Training Centres
Director of Accou nts(Postal)
Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service Corps,
APS Bhawan New Delhi

Subject:- Review of Security amount to be furnished by the Gramin Dak Sevaks.

Madam / Sir

Kindly refer to this office letter of even number dated 14.01.2020 wherein instructions for obtaining of FG/Security Bond were circulated.

2. Various references from GDS Union were received on the issue. The issue of obtaining FG/Security Bonds from GDS has been examined. The Competent Authority has decided to discontinue the practice of obtaining FG/Security Bonds from GDS with immediate effect.

3. Therefore, the following actions to be taken by Circles:-

(i) No new FG/Security Bonds needs to be obtained from newly engaged GDS or GDS who are yet to furnish FG/Security Bond.

(ii) Existing FG/Security Bond need not be renewed after expiry of currency of the current Bond.

(iii) Circles to review all the pending Vigilance/Disciplinary cases related to loss and fraud where GDS is involved. Circles are to ensure that amount involved in loss and fraud be recovered from the FG/Security Bond furnished by such GDS before expiry of currency of Bond.

(iv) As soon as the validity of existing FG/Security Bond is expired, recovery from GDS in loss and fraud cases shall be regulated as per the provisions of Rule 9 and Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020.

4. I am therefore, directed to request you to take action accordingly

Yours faithfully
(D.K. Tripathi)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

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Delhi-NCR air pollution, Sharing / pooling of vehicles by Central Government Employees

Sharing / pooling of vehicles by Central Government Employees

F.No.11013/9/2014-Estt.A-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated, the 16th November, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Sharing/pooling of vehicles by Central Government employees regarding.

In view of the prevailing pollution levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) all Central Government employees posted in the Central Government offices located in NCR while attending offices, are advised to use public transport, as far as possible in case where the employees are using their private vehicles/Government vehicles, it is adviseable that the vehicles are pooled in order to reduce number of vehicles on roads. It is also reiterated that all employees shall continue to strictly follow the COVID-appropriate behaviour and wear masks at all times and avoid non-essential travel. This advisory will be in force with immediate effect.

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(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

To

  1. All the Ministries/Departments, Government of India.
  2. PMO/Cabinet Secretariat.
  3. PS to Hon’ble MoS.(PP).
  4. PSO to Secretary (Personnel).

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Competent Authority to sanction All India Leave Travel Concession (AILTC) Advance, Railway Board Order

Competent Authority to sanction All India Leave Travel Concession (AILTC) Advance, Railway Board Order

RBE No. 84

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(W)2020/PS5-1/3

New Delhi, dated 16.11.2021

The General Managers (P)
All Indian Railways and PUs.

Sub: Competent Authority to sanction All India Leave Travel Concession (AILTC) Advance, etc.

Ref: (i) Board’s letter of even number dated 10.09.2018.
(ii) DoP&T’s OM No.3 101 1/8/2017-Estt.A-IV dated 19.09.2017.

A clarification has been sought by Northeast Frontier Railway regarding the Competent Authority to sanction AILTC Advance. It is observed that travel entitlement for the purpose of AILTC shall be the same as Travelling Allowance entitlement, subject to certain exceptions, as stipulated vide Board’s letter and DoP&T’s OM cited under reference.

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2. The matter has been examined in consultation with Finance Dte. which is Board’s Nodal Date. for Railway Travelling Allowance Rules. The concordant provisions of Rule 4(b) of Central Civil Services (LTC) Rules-1988 and Supplementary Rule 191 on Civil side are Rule 1697 of Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. II, as amended vide ACS No.62 through Finance Directorate’s letter No. F(E)I/2018/AL-28/73 dated 14.12.2018, Rule 1003 of “Indian Railway Administration and Finance” and Rule 1109 of “Indian Railway Establishment Manual”. The Authorities stipulated therein and in the relevant SOPs as competent to sanction advances, etc. as per Railway TA Rules, shall be Competent Authorities also for all matters connected with AILTC.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. ,

sd/-
(V. Muralidharan)
Dy. Director Estt. (Welfare)-I
Railway Board

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CGEGIS Table of Benefits for the savings fund from October 2021 to December 2021

CGEGIS Table of Benefits for the savings fund from October 2021 to December 2021

No.7(2)/EV/2016
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, the 10th November 2021

Office Memorandum

Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.10.2021 to 31.12.2021.

The Tables of Benefits for Savings Fund to the beneficiaries under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980, which are being issued on a quarterly basis from 01.01.2017 onwards, as brought out in this Ministry’s OM of even number dated 17.03.2017, for the quarter from 01.10.2021 to 31.12.2021, as worked out by IRDA based on the interest rate of 7.1% per annum (compounded quarterly) as notified by the Department of Economic Affairs as per their Resolution No. 5(4)-B(PD)/2021 dated 05.10.2021, are enclosed.

Also Read: CGEGIS Table of Benefits for the Saving fund from July to September 2021

2. The Tables enclosed are of two categories as per the existing practice. As hitherto, the first Table of Benefits for the savings fund of the scheme is based on the subscription of Rs.10 p.m. from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 p.m. w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards. The second Table of Benefits for savings fund is based on a subscription of Rs.10 p.m. for those employees who had opted out of the revised rate of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990.

3. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.

4. Hindi version of these orders is attached.

sd/-
(Ram Gopal)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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Compassionate engagement cases of dependents of deceased GDSs who had committed frauds/ wrongdoing while in engagement

Compassionate engagement cases of dependents of deceased GDSs who had committed frauds/ wrongdoing while in engagement

No.17-01/2017-GDS (Vol-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi-110 001
Dated: 12.11.2021

To
The Chief Postmaster General
Haryana Circle
Ambala- 133 001.

Subject :– Compassionate engagement cases of dependents of deceased GDSs who had committed frauds/ wrongdoing while in engagement.

Sir/Madam,

Kindly refer to your DO letter no. R&E/24-30/2020/GDS dated 05.08.2021 wherein clarification has been sought on whether to consider compassionate engagement cases of dependents of deceased Gramin Dak sevaks (GDSs) who had committed frauds/wrongdoing while in engagement.

2. The matter has been examined. The Competent Authority has approved the following: –

“If the investigation/ proceedings are not completed at the time of death of GDS, he/she may be eligible on the principle of innocent till proved guilty. The dependent family members of a GDS should be considered eligible for Compassionate Engagement if as on the date of death, the deceased GDS comes under the definition of the Gramin Dak Sevak”.

3. The other terms and conditions of guidelines issued vide Directorate letter No. 17-1/2017-GDS dated 30.05.2017 will remain unchanged.

4. Therefore, you are requested to take action accordingly for settlement such pending compassionate engagement cases.

Yours sincerely

(D. K. Tripathi)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
Tel. No. 011-23096629

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DOPT clarification fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion/grant of NFSG – Reminder 4

DOPT Orders on MACP Clarification

Reminder-IV

No.25/7/2019-CS.II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi- 110003
Dated: 12th November, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Clarification regarding fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion / grant of NFSG in respect of officials who are already granted the benefits under MACP Scheme-regarding

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 27.08.20I9(copy enclosed) vide which the cadre units of CSCS were requested to furnish the data of the SSAs who were granted 3% increment at the time of MACP and subsequently granted 3% increment at the time of NFSG/promotion as per the format given in Annexure of the said OM. Granting 3% increment after MACP i.e. at the time NFSG/promotion is not in order in light of the OM No. 35034/3/2008-Estt,(D) dated 04.07.2017.

2. Thereafter, three reminders dated 16.09.2020, 21.01.2021 and 7th September, 2021 were issued but the information from 20 cadre units of CSCS have not received yet.

3. The Cadre Units of CSCS (as per list attached) are once again requested to furnish the requisite data within a fortnight so that this Division may take a final decision in consultation with Estt.(D) regarding recovery of excess amount from the working/ retired persons.

(Bhagirath Jha)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

To
Dir/DS(Admn.) of CSCS Cadre
(As per list attached)

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